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The Daily Evergreen

The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

Senior lineman Frankie Luvu talks after practice Tuesday night about his preparations for Saturday’s game against Stanford.

Luvu prepares for final game at Martin Stadium

JACKSON GARDNER, Evergreen reporter November 3, 2017

Cougar seniors will play their last game at Martin Stadium on Saturday, and senior linebacker Franki Luvu’s family will be there to witness all his hard work paying off. Over half his family has yet...

Redshirt sophomore wide receiver Brandon Arconado drives the ball into the end zone to score a touchdown for WSU, putting the Cougs up 14-0 with less than five minutes left in the first half.

Cougar football looks to rebound after loss to Arizona

SAM HEIKELL, Evergreen reporter November 3, 2017

No. 25 WSU football (7-2, 4-2) will look to bounce back from its second road loss of the season when the team takes the field against No. 18 Stanford (6-2, 5-1) on Saturday. The Cardinal are coming...

Head Coach Mike Leach talks about the impact coaching has on his family life.

Leach balances football with being a dad

DYLAN GREENE, Evergreen deputy sports editor November 3, 2017

Mike Leach’s life isn’t all about football; he’s a dad, too. Leach has three daughters and one son: Kim, Kiersten, Janeen and Cody. He said it’s harder during the football season to squeeze...

ZZU CRU President Madison Hedding discusses the organization, accomplishments and goals for the future.

ZZU CRU motivates student-athletes from stands

JACKSON GARDNER, Evergreen reporter November 3, 2017

Whenever Cougar Athletics is looking for fan support, they are there. Whenever there are Twitter trolls attempting to use the Cougars’ name in vain, they are there. And wherever Andy Grammer’s...

Junior guard Alexys Swedlund shoots for three points in the Nov. 1 exhibition game against TMU.

Alexys Swedlund ready for spotlight this season

TYLER SHUEY, Evergreen columnist November 3, 2017

Alexys Swedlund has tried to excel in pretty much every aspect of her life, due in large part to her determination in whatever she pursues. “Make each day your masterpiece,” the junior guard said...

Redshirt senior running back Jamal Morrow dodges a Colorado defender during the Oct. 21 game against the Buffaloes.

A brief pause for uncertainties of WSU football

BRADEN JOHNSON, Evergreen columnist November 3, 2017

The jovial nature of players, coaches and members of the Athletic Department this week made No. 25 WSU, not 23rd-ranked Arizona, resemble the team coming off a three-score win. Head Coach Mike Leach,...

Senior guard Caila Hailey jumps for a layup against The Masters University in Beasley Coliseum on Nov. 1.

Cougar basketball seals exhibition win with 95 points

RYAN MOSHER, Evergreen reporter November 2, 2017

WSU defeated The Master’s University by a score of 95-57 Wednesday night in Beasley Coliseum. The Cougs won the tip-off and shortly after, WSU senior guard Calia Hailey kicked off the scoring with a...

Senior tight end Jared Holstad, left, carries the ball while senior running back Kaden Hildenbrand 
prepares to block defenders in a game against Moscow on Sept. 15.

Greyhounds to play Prosser in playoff game

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter November 2, 2017

For the second year in a row, Pullman High School football (5-3) will play Prosser High School (7-2) in a win-or-go-home playoff game Friday in Grandview. Nearly a year after defeating Prosser 14-13...

Freshman forward Elyse Bennett, left, works to dribble past USC’s Julia Bingham during the Oct. 22 match.

Soccer heads to Seattle for regular season conclusion

DANIEL PARAMO, Evergreen reporter November 2, 2017

WSU soccer (9-7-2, 4-6) travels to Seattle to face rival University of Washington (9-8-2, 2-6-2) for its last game of the regular season. Having played both Arizona and Arizona State last week, the Cougars...

Amy Rogers, left, and Trevor Bond were champions in the mixed doubles category.

Palouse Tennis Club championships continue growth

JACOB MOORE, Former Evergreen sports editor November 1, 2017

WSU tennis Head Coach Lisa Hart was tournament director for the Palouse Tennis Club’s sixth annual championship Saturday. A total of 53 players registered for the event, Hart said, and 31 competed head-to-head. The...

Sophomore guard Chanelle Molina warms up for the three-point contest at ZZU Mania on Oct. 24.  WSU women’s basketball begins its season against University of California, Davis on Nov. 10.

Healthy team looking for explosive start

AVERY COOPER, Evergreen reporter November 1, 2017

WSU women’s basketball is ready to start its season after finishing last year with a 16-20 overall record, and 6-12 in Pac-12 play. However, the Cougars were able to reach the Final Four of the Women’s...

The Cougar Football Complexs Gray W Legends Lounge will include Jack Thompsons name.

Three donors contribute $500,000 to honor Jack Thompson

RYAN MOSHER, Evergreen reporter October 31, 2017

Contributions totaling $500,000 from three donors purchased the naming rights to the Gray W Legends Lounge in the Cougar Football Complex on Monday. University officials announced the lounge would include...

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